January 2003
Entering a ‘Slow Food’ State of Mind
On one level, fast food appears to be taking a hit. McDonald’s recently announced restaurant closings and slashed prices on some popular items. But, on a larger sense, fast food has taken root: Americans often want their meals prepared so fast that .…
Did you know…
You can check the CDC’s Travelers’ Health web page (or call 877-FYI-TRIP) for health precautions to take before going on a trip.
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Abstracts
- An Overlooked Calcium Option: Mineral Water
- Best Bet for Preventing Falls: Exercise
- Considering Calcium for Colon Cancer Prevention
- For Fighting Heart Disease, Vitamins C and E Fall Short
- High-Protein and High-Carb Diets Go Head To Head
- Iron Deficiency Remains a Concern
- New Blood Test For Heart-Disease Risk May Be As Important As Cholesterol Screening
- Osteoporosis Treatment Leaps Forward With New Drug
- Should You Get A Total Body Scan?